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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 214.53 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 214.53 and 145.50 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 214.53 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/214.53 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 214.53 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 31,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,214.12/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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